Chasselas, Switzerland’s iconic white wine, is now on the Robert Parker radar. This is clearly good news for Swiss wineries that produce it – and since it is the second-most widely planted grape in the country, this counts. Chasselas has also inched onto Jancis Robinson’s radar, and Hugh Johnson was talking happily about it back […]
Swiss wines for Milan Expo 2015 selected
Bern announces lineup of food and wine for world expo BERN, SWITZERLAND – Completer, an old and uncommon grape variety, may be the Swiss wine that surprises and delights the most at Milan Expo 2015 this summer. But given the small amount of Swiss wine that is exported, the world fair in Italy will be […]
Dipping chocolate: 2015 profits likely to fall
Swiss chocolate sales rose in 2014, but Swiss consumption down, imports up ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – This year will be a difficult one for Swiss chocolate-makers, with a high franc and rising prices for raw materials, notably cocoa. In addition, per capita consumption at home fell from 12 kg to 11.7 kg – and imported chocolate […]
Safety tips for British tourists in Swiss Alps
The British consular service in Bern is offering UK travellers to the Alps a set of safety tips – David Moran, British ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein says that ‘with our Top Tips to Stay Safe on the Slopes’ we hope to make as many people as possible aware of specific dangers linked to winter […]
Lausanne Metro extension begins
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – The over-crowded Metro 2 run between the train station and Flon in Lausanne will get some relief, but not before 2017, when additional trains will be delivered. Phase 3 of the hugely popular underground Metro system in Lausanne is underway, with faster links between the station and Flon as a top priority. […]